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Wentworth Institute of Technology to Drop Pre-Calculus Admissions Requirement for STEM Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Wentworth Institute of Technology is dropping its pre-Calculus admissions requirement, opening its doors to a wider range of students looking to pursue STEM degrees there.

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Looming Dutch election leaves stakeholders sitting in first gear

The PIE News

Speaking to The PIE, Jorrit Snijder, Breda University of Applied Sciences ’ President, points out that the debate that’s been going on since the housing crisis has left behind some key context. “The The debate [we’re having] is a very Dutch debate. What’s the connection with the labour market?

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Dr. David Emmanuel Goatley Becomes First Black President of Fuller Theological Seminary

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

in guidance and counseling and associate of applied science in computer and data processing technology from the University of Louisville. Gotley holds a Ph.D. in theology and a M.Div. in pastoral care from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.S.

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Netherlands uni chairs call for stop to curbing int’l students

The PIE News

“In doing so, [parliament] turns a blind eye to the fact that the shortage on the labour market – think of technology, ICT, education and care – is already causing major problems for us,” the opinion piece, signed by representatives from Breda University of Applied Sciences , Tilburg University and others, reads. “In

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Hewlett Foundation Awards $20M to Diversify Cybersecurity Field

Insight Into Diversity

Cybersecurity, like many STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, has been historically male-dominated and lacks diversity. At FIU, the funds will bolster the Cybersecurity@FIU program, enabling the university to enhance its teaching and research capabilities in the field and support the recruitment of students.

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Coursera Launches Course Builder: Organizations Can Now Quickly Create and Launch Custom Courses at Scale

Coursera blog

“We have a remarkable opportunity to innovate in our blended master’s programs by using Coursera’s cutting-edge technology, specifically Course Builder,” said Jessica Vlasica, Manager of Learning Environment Design, Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC).

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Netherlands: call for higher education funding rethink in ongoing international debate

The PIE News

Last year, Dutch minister for Education, Culture and Science, Robbert Dijkgraaf, told The PIE in an exclusive interview that the country was searching for an “optimal” number of international students, while he praised the role of student and researcher international exchanges. times as many as the 2005/06 figure. Read it here.